How does the Commonwealth respond to human rights concerns?
The Commonwealth funds human rights work, observes elections, and can suspend its members. Challenges include democracy and LGBT+ rights.
Conflict in Ukraine: A timeline (current conflict, 2022 – present)
This paper provides a timeline of the major events in the Ukraine-Russia conflict since the 2022 Russian invasion.
Nordic cooperation: What is the Nordic Council?
The five Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – work closely together through the Nordic Council and Nordic Council of Ministers
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What is NATO’s Article 3 commitment to national resilience?
What are NATO's treaty obligations on national resilience and civil preparedness?
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Ukraine: A new push for peace
After a six month hiatus, fresh US-led peace talks were held with Russia and Ukraine in early September 2026.
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Armed Forces Bill 2026-27
During Commons stages, 82 government amendments were made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27. The bill is now before the House of Lords.
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UN at 80: UK Missions to the United Nations
As the United Nation's 80th year draws to a close, this briefing highlights the work of the UK Missions to the United Nations
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What is a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security?
What is the government doing to prepare the UK for crisis or conflict?
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Military assistance to Ukraine: What has changed since January 2025?
How has military assistance to Ukraine changed since January 2025 when US President Donald Trump took office?
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Proposals for a Coalition of the Willing in Ukraine
Part of proposals for securing any future peace deal in Ukraine is the deployment of a European-led multinational force, or Coalition of the Willing.
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Timeline of British military assistance to Ukraine (2022 to present)
What military assistance is the UK providing to Ukraine?
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Sanctions against Russia: What has changed since January 2025?
How have sanctions against Russia changed since January 2025? Is US policy diverging from that of its allies?
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UK defence spending
A summary of UK defence spending, including recent trends, spending plans, and international comparisons of the defence spending of NATO allies.
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UN at 80: The General Assembly
As the 80th year of the United Nations draws to a close, this briefing looks at the work and powers of the General Assembly.
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Research Briefing
Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions
On 30 June 2026, the government published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. What are the key decisions for MOD spending over the next four years?
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